A controversial Riverhead bar that was the site of two violent assaults last month has surrendered its liquor license after nine separate charges were brought against the establishment by the state’s liquor authority, according to Riverhead Town police. READ

A Ridge man is facing a Leandra’s Law charge as well as misdemeanor charges for endangering the welfare of a child after he was caught driving drunk with three children in the car on Route 58 Thursday, according to a police press release. READ